C AMP L EADER GUIDE 2013

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1 1 C AMP L EADER GUIDE 2013 Boy Scout Resident Camp CAMP KAROONDINHA A Nationally Accredited Boy Scout Resident Camp Operated by the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America

2 2 CAMP KAROONDINHA June 16 - July 27, Thomas Dam Road Camp Office (570) Millmont, PA Camp Caretaker (570) SUSQUEHANNA COUNCIL Scout Service Center 815 Northway Road Office (570) Williamsport, PA (800) Fax (570) Internet Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 p.m. The Scout Shop Monday - Wednesday Thursday Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contents Directions & Road Map 4 Camp Map 5 Registration - Pre-Camp 6 Reservation Deposit Camping Sessions 7 Youth Eligibility Registration Fees - Scout & Adult Family Registration Fees Provisional Camping 8 Campership Grants Cancellations & Refunds Camp Staff Refunds Health & Medical Records 9 Medical Recheck Unit Roster - Scout & Adult Persons Leaving Camp 10 T-Shirt Ordering 11 Visitors & Open House Night 12 Camp Services 13 Campsites Showers Restrooms Commissioner Service Quartermaster Service Chapel Camp Services 14 Trading Post Valuables Mail Telephone Personal Gear Checklist 15 Troop Gear Checklist 16 Pre Camp Information Meeting 17 Pre-Camp Registration Checklist 18 At-Camp Registration Checklist 20 Check Out Checklist 21 Resident Camp Staff 22 Year-Round Camp Rentals 23 Year-Round Camp Rentals 24 Vehicles in Camp 25 Transportation of Scouts National BSA Policies 26 Camp Policies & Procedures 27 Site Security Camp Policies & Procedures 28 Dangerous Wildlife Camp Policies & Procedures 29 Knives & Axes Firearms & Ammunition Chemical Fuels & Stoves Pets Surplus Milk

3 3 CONTENTS CONTINUED Camp Program 30 Cooking in Campsite 30 Camp Daily Schedule 31 First Year Program 32 Trail to Eagle 33 Advancement Schedule 34 Adult Trainings Merit Badge Scheudle 35 Merit Badge Prerequisites 36 High Adventure 38 C.O.P.E High Adventure Order of the Arrow 39 Camp Song s 40 Form s Appendix 41 Campership Form 43 Speedy Check-In 45 Scout Roster 47 Adult Roster 49 C.O.P.E. Roster 51 Swim Test Roster 53 Scout Release Request 55 Troop Photo Form 57 T Shirt Order Form 59 Open House Reservation Form 61 Adult Leader Resource Form 63 Camp Honor Unit Form 65 Commissioners Visitation Form 67 Planning for Camp This leaders guide contains all the essential information that your Troop will need to properly plan and register for the 2013 summer camping season at Camp Karoondinha. It covers the basics from making the initial reservation deposit for your Troop through how to check out of your site at the end of your week.. Camp Forms Appendix This section contains a complete set of camp related forms. You may remove any form from this packet and make all the copies that you may need. IMPORTANT CAMP DATES March 15 April 27 May 1 May 29 June 11 June 12 August 15 All completed Campership Applications due Beaver Day All Discount Registration Fees due Completed Scout and Adult Roster Forms Due All completed T-Shirt Order Forms along with complete payments Pre-camp Program Gathering All Regular Registration Fees due Beginning this date, all new camp registrations will be charged the At the Gate Fee Final requests for refunds from units are due at the Scout Service Center

4 4 DIRECTIONS Take Route 15 to Lewisburg. Head west on Route 45. Pass through Mifflinburg and then Harleton. Turn left onto Route 235. Upon entering Laurelton, watch for the Camp K directional signs. Follow the signs through Glen Iron. Turn right onto Creek Road just before the bridge across Penn s Creek. Follow Creek Road and cross the next bridge across Penn s Creek. Turn right onto Thomas Dam Road. Follow Thomas Dam Road to the camp parking lot.

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6 6 TIP REGISTRATION - PRE-CAMP As you prepare your troop for resident camp this summer, here are a few points to keep in mind while going through the registration process. 1. Always keep a copy of all receipts and forms related to camp for your troop s records. 2. Keep all your camp related receipts and forms together and have them with you any time you go to the Scout Service Center to make arrangements and payments for camp. 3. Always take all of your camp related receipts and forms to camp when your troop attends. 4. If whomever handled all the pre-camp registration will not be going to camp with the troop, then make sure that the leader who will be going to camp has all the necessary copies of receipts and forms. Make sure that they understand what the receipts and forms mean and are prepared to complete the registration process at the camp office. NOTE A few points to consider in regards to reservation deposits from the Council Camping Committee: 1. If your troop s number of paid campers exceeds the number of available spaces in the campsite that you reserved, then your troop will be relocated to a larger campsite to accommodate your increased numbers. If your troop brings more campers than our largest campsite can accommodate they will be allocated in neighboring campsites as best facilitates their size 2. If your troop s number of paid campers does not fill the available spaces in the campsite that you reserved prior to your arrival at camp, then it is possible that a) to accommodate a larger troop, your troop may be moved to a smaller campsite that will still hold your entire troop or b) your troop may have to share a campsite with another small troop.

7 7 REVISED Camping Sessions Week #1 July 7 - July 13 Week #2 July 14 - July 20 Week #3 July 21 - July 27 Youth Eligibility Boy Scout resident camp is open to all boys officially registered with a troop in the Boy Scout program. Boys registered in the Cub Scout program or non-registered youth, including siblings, are not eligible to participate in any activities or spend the night at Boy Scout resident camp. Camp Registration Fees - Youth Discount Fee $290 per registered Boy Scout if paid in-full by May 1, 2013 Regular Fee $315 per registered Boy Scout if paid in-full between May 2 - June 11, 2013 At the Gate Fee $350 per registered Boy Scout if paid in-full after June 12, 2013 Boys who join Scouting after May 1, 2013, are still eligible for the discount fee if they turn in their completed application to join a troop along with their complete payment. WEBELOS Scouts who transition to Boy Scouts after May 1, 2013, are still eligible for the discount fee up until May 31, 2013, if they turn in their completed application to transfer to a troop along with their complete payment. WEBELOS-to-Scout registrations after that date must pay the regular fee. Multiple Boys From The Same Family Attending Camp Karoondinha: If you have more than one Scout from your immediate family attending either Camp Karoondinha or Cub Scout Day Camp this summer, the following fees will be applied: The first Scout: Full Fee The second Scout: 10% discount of fee The third Scout: 20% discount of fee Camp Registration Fees - Adults Leader Fee $65 per adult leader who stays all week $15 per extra adult leader per day All individual adults staying in camp must be listed on the Adult Roster Form (See Forms Appendix) showing when they will be in camp and sign in and out when they enter or leave camp premises. (Example: Ron will be staying with the troop Sunday through Wednesday and then Chad will arrive to take his place Wednesday though Saturday). If a leader or parent is stopping in and wants to join your Troop for a meal then he or she should sign in at the office, pick up a wristband, and then stop at the trading post prior to the time of the meal to pick up a meal ticket.

8 8 Provisional Camping - Scouts Without a Troop If any Boy Scout in your troop wants to attend a week at camp this summer, but can t because your troop is: going to another camp, going to be at camp a week that he s away or in summer school, only attending one week and he wants to attend two, or doesn t have any registered adults available to attend with him, we can help! Camp K can provide a provisional troop during Boy Scout resident camp for individual Scouts in any of these situations. Scouts will stay in a regular campsite together under the supervision of adult leadership arranged by the camp leadership. Campership Grants For families who need financial assistance to send their Scout to camp, a campership grant program is available that will grant up to 50% of the discount camp fee. Please have the family of the Scout in need fill out the Campership Application Form (See Forms Appendix) in its entirety and send to the Scout Service Center as early as possible. Final deadline for submitting campership applications is March 15, After review, parents will be notified by mail if their application has been funded or unfunded. Campership grants are only available to Scouts who reside within the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America s geographical boundaries, whose primary registration is with a Susquehanna Council unit, and are attending a Susquehanna Council sponsored camp.. Cancellations and Refunds There is no refund for missed days. Each session requires a $65 non-refundable cancellation fee (this includes all Scouts, campership recipients and adults.) Camp registration fees are transferable between Scouts, less the $65 cancellation fee. (Example: Dave pays for camp, but then cancels. Dave s fee can be used for Gary, but Gary must make his own separate payment of $65 to cover the difference of Dave s non-refundable cancellation fee). Only refund requests submitted by the Scout s troop will be considered. Homesickness is not considered to be a refundable medical reason. REVISED Refunds will not be issued at camp through the camp office. Please submit any refund requests in writing with the following information: Scout s name, troop #, dates Scout attended camp and the reason for the Scout s cancellation. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Scout Service Center by August 15, Refund checks will be made payable to the Scout s troop. Camp fees and Camp Staff The non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be returned in the event that a Boy Scout is hired for Summer Camp Staff and they fulfill their obligation.

9 9 HEALTH FORMS NOTE Health and Medical Records Every youth and adult who will be attending camp this summer must submit a New BSA Health Form. The form must be filled-out completely and signed by a licensed physician annually. Adults staying in camp, even for one night, must submit the appropriate health form completed and signed by a licensed physician. Adults who are visiting camp during the day only, do not need to submit a health form, unless they wish to participate in any of the program areas or activities. The Susquehanna Council is no longer required to keep health forms on file and therefore will be returning them once camp has concluded. It is still always a good idea to make copies, just in case the originals are lost or damaged. We will be happy to return the unit s form to Camp Leader when you stop by as you prepare to leave at the end of the week. NOTE Medical Recheck A medical recheck is required as part of your troop s check-in procedure. All health forms will be turned-in to the Camp Health Officer who will review them with you. The medical recheck is provided to protect against the spread of illness, to verify the use and proper administration of prescription drugs and to evaluate any changes in medical conditions. Buddy Tags for the Aquatics program area will be issued during the medical re-check process. All prescription drugs should be clearly labeled with the Scout s name and troop number and turned in to the Camp Health Officer for safe storage and proper administration. Unit Rosters - Scout & Adult The Scout Roster Form and Adult Roster Form must be updated in their entirety and submitted during at the time registration fees are paid. The rosters contain important information regarding the number of youth and adults in your troop as well as emergency contact information. If your troop will be using different leaders throughout the course of the week, make sure that the rotation schedule is clearly indicated on the Adult Roster Form when turned-in. Scouts must have two-deep adult leadership at all times. You should have at least three copies of your completed roster before you arrive at camp: 1. Campsite - You will have one copy to post on the bulletin board in your campsite 2. Office - You will turn-in one copy when you make your initial payment at the Service Center 3. Health Office - You will turn-in one copy along with all your troop s medical forms and prescription medications

10 10 PERSONS LEAVING CAMP Adults Any adult member of your troop who must leave camp during the week must sign-out and sign-in at the camp office. A log book will be available at all times for this purpose. Every time they sign-in to camp, they will be issued an ID bracelet that they must wear the entire time they are in camp. If your troop will be using different leaders throughout the course of the week, make sure that the rotation schedule is clearly indicated on the Adult Roster Form when turned-in. Scouts must have two-deep adult leadership at all times. Scouts Youth members of your troop may not leave camp without the permission of a parent or legal guardian and a troop leader. The Scout wishing to leave must be accompanied to the camp office by a leader to make sure that the Scout is leaving with the right person. Any Scout leaving camp with anyone other than a parent or guardian must present a Scout Release Request Form (See Forms Appendix) completed and signed by their parent or legal guardian and be approved by the troop leader. The Scout must also sign-out and sign-in the log book at the camp office. Parents taking their Scout home before the end of a session must sign their Scout out. All absentees or no shows will be verified with the troop leader at the camp office during checkin. The Camp Director will request that a reason be provided by the troop leader for each absent or no show member. Reason(s) for each absence may be verified, as necessary, by telephone with the parent or legal guardian. Irregularities will be documented by the Camp Director, who will take action, as appropriate, and will promptly notify the Scout Executive. GETTING THERE SAFELY Always use seat belts Turn headlights on for safety Don t drive when fatigued Load, hitch and tow trailers correctly Avoid night driving Ensure good mechanical condition

11 11 T-SHIRT PRICING & ORDERING Placing Orders A completed t-shirt request form (See Forms Appendix) must be submitted with a complete payment by May 1, 2013 to get guaranteed quantities and sizes. Units are encouraged to place one group order for all their members. Individual orders can also be placed for those not affiliated with a unit. Please be sure to mark Personal Order on the form. Be sure to complete all the information requested on the top of the form for each order placed. If your troop is attending more than one session at camp, please submit a separate order for each session. Make sure each session is clearly indicated on the form. Your order will not be available for pick-up until your troop s scheduled arrival and check-in at camp. All orders will be distributed at the camp trading post. Please be sure to bring all copies of your orders and receipts to camp. Conditions of Sale The t-shirt order form must be completed and submitted along with complete payment to the Scout Service Center by May 1, After the deadline t-shirts will be available on first come first serve basis for sale in the Camp Trading Post. All orders must be paid at the time the order is placed. No refunds will be issued except in the case of defective merchandise. Claims should be made upon receipt of merchandise. A t-shirt of one size may be exchanged for a t-shirt of a another size once delivery has been made, providing that the shirt has not been worn or laundered. All exchanges are limited to the availability of the requested size. If the new shirt size has a different price than the original one issued, then additional money is due. T-shirt sizes may run small and shirts may be subject to some shrinkage after laundering. Parents should consider this in deciding which size to order. GROUP PICTURE PRICING & ORDERING Placing Orders This year Camp Karoondinha will offer group photo s for any unit that is interested. Pictures will be taken on arrival on Sunday as a part of the camp tour before spaghetti and other regular camp stains have an opportunity to set in. The Unit Picture Request form (See Forms Appendix) can be filled out and presented when your leader check s in at the business office and payments will be accepted at that time. Be sure to complete all the information requested on the form for each order placed.

12 12 VISITORS Visitors are welcome throughout the week at camp. Please inform anyone from your troop who is planning to visit camp that they must first report to the camp office where they will sign-in the logbook; giving their name, the name of the Scout and/or campsite they re visiting and/or the purpose of their visit. At that time, they will be issued a colored wristband that they must wear the entire time they are in camp. Once their visit has concluded, they must stop by the camp office again and sign-out and surrender their colored wristband. If a visitor is planning to join your troop for any meal, please have them pay (if they haven t already done so) at the trading post and pick up their meal ticket. Breakfast - $4.00 Lunch - $6.00 Dinner - $8.00 Open House Night Every Wednesday night, parents are welcome to join their sons at camp for dinner and the Order of the Arrow Call-Out Ceremony. Tour Guides will be available for any visitors interested in taking a tour of the Camp Karoondinha facilities after Dinner. Dinner will remain on the normal camp schedule with the Retreat Ceremony at 5:50 p.m. followed immediately by dinner at 6:00 p.m. The camp parking lot can get quite congested, so make sure to tell parents to leave for camp with enough time to spare. Parents planning on eating in the dining hall are reminded that the cost is $8.00 per person and reservations should be made in advance. Your troop should collect all the meal reservations and payments before arriving at camp. All parent s night dinner reservations, as well as any other guest meals, for your troop should be submitted by or before the designated time your unit checks into camp. All visitors will be required to sign-in the logbook and will be identified in a manor they must maintain the entire time they are in camp. This applies to those who will be visiting within the main camp and those that will just be viewing the OA ceremony on the Field of Honor. The sign in book will be moved to the entryway of the ceremony for the convenience of those attending, weather depending. Camp is closed to vehicular traffic, even on Parent s Night, except for official camp business. If your troop will have family members visiting, who for health reasons, will need special arrangements to travel through camp, please see the Camp Health Officer who will transport persons throughout camp. Please advise all parents to leave all family pets at home. No pets of any type are permitted on camp property. All visitors are required to depart camp by TAPS - 10:30 p.m. unless prior approval has been given by the Camp Director for a later departure.

13 13 CAMP SERVICES Campsites Each campsite contains a set number of two-person canvas tents on wooden platforms each equipped with two cots. Each campsite also has picnic tables, at least one dining fly, and a latrine with a wash stand and bubbler fountain. A fire extinguisher, fire rake, broom, cleaning bucket, and recycling containers will be provided for each campsite. Most campsites are not equipped with electrical service. Showers Camp is pleased to provide a modern hot water shower facility for campers and leaders use. It is located behind Harris Cabin and is equipped with individual, private shower stalls. Restrooms Camp is pleased to provide the comfort of indoor flushing toilets for camper s and visitor s use. Facilities are located at the COPE pavilion, sports field pavilion, dining hall, new shower house, trading post, and handicraft pavilion. Latrines are also available at each campsite. Commissioner The camp provides a full-time Commissioner as part of its administrative staff. The Commissioner will visit your troop s campsite daily to meet with you and your troop. The Commissioner should be your first point of contact should your troop have any program or advancement needs, problems with your campsite and facilities or any general questions or concerns regarding camp. While at your campsite, the Commissioner will conduct a daily health and safety inspection to ensure that BSA standards are maintained. The Commissioners Visitation form can be found in the Forms Appendix. Quartermaster Camp has an inventory of tools and equipment that can be loaned to your troop for use in your campsite. These items, along with cleaning supplies and additional toilet paper for your campsite s latrine, can be obtained upon request. The quartermaster s storage is located at the rear of the trading post and is open by appointment. Please inspect each item when you borrow it and return all items before your troop s departure at the end of the week. Lost or missing items will be billed to your troop. Chapel The camp s facilities also include an outdoor chapel with bench seating. The chapel is located in a quiet corner of camp just out of the way of the main program areas. It is available at all times for any Scouts who wish to have time to worship, pray or reflect. Every Tuesday night after dinner an organized service will be offered for those wishing to attend. The exact time and format (nondenominational, interfaith, etc.) will be announced at camp. During the service a freewill offering will be collected on behalf of the World Friendship Fund.

14 14 Trading Post Camp maintains a well-stocked trading post for the convenience of visiting Scout troops. Items available include: camping supplies, merit badge pamphlets, related materials for merit badge coursework, camp t-shirts and hats, and of course refreshments. Trading post hours that have been extended will be announced and posted to allow plenty of time for browsing and shopping throughout the week. The Trading Post hours of operation are as follows. Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:45 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 12:15 pm 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 1:45 pm - 5:45 pm 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Monday 9:00 am - 12:15 pm 1:45 pm - 5:45 pm Friday 9:00 am - 12:15 pm 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 1:45 pm - 5:45 pm 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:15 pm 1:45 pm - 5:45 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 10:45 am 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:15 pm 1:45 pm - 10:00 pm Valuables All campers must be responsible for their own finances while at camp. The camp is not responsible for lost or stolen money or personal possessions. Gift cards are available through the Scout Service Center or the Trading post. It is suggested that items like cell phones, radios, CD & MP3 players, handheld video games and DVD players should not be brought to camp. Lost and found items can be turned in or sought for at the trading post. Any wayward item found by your troop should be turned in here as well. Pool Changing rooms, pre-swim showers, and restrooms are available at the pool complex. Buddy Tags should be stored on the Buddy Board on the outside wall when scouts are outside the pool area. When scouts are given permission and enter the building they should bring their tags with them and place them on the area they will be swimming. They must be moved back to the outside board when scouts leave the area. Leaders are encouraged to assist in the process. All campers must complete a swim test to be able to participate in swimming activities. Waterfront Canoes, Row Boats, Small Sail Boats, and Kayaks are available at camp as well as PFD s and paddles. Boating Tags should be stored on the outside Boating board when scouts are outside the waterfront area. When scouts are given permission and enter the area they should bring their tags with them and place them on the boating section they are utilizing. They must be moved back to the outside board when scouts leave the area. Leaders are encouraged to assist in the process. All campers swimming abilities level will effect the type of boat and area that they are eligible to utilize.

15 Telephone The camp office is equipped with a full-service telephone for official camp business and emergencies only. Please advise parents of the following procedures should they need to contact someone at camp as quickly as possible in the event of a family emergency. Call the camp office first at (570) if no one is able to answer please leave a voic including the following information; please leave your name, telephone number where you can be reached, the person s name you re trying to contact, their troop number and indicate clearly that it is an urgent matter or family emergency. Your call will be returned as quickly as possible. If the matter is pressing or time sensitive and no one was able to answer at the camp office and you have already left a message on the voic as described above, then call the Camp Ranger at (570) If no one answers please leave the same message with the same information that you just left at the camp office with the information that you previously left a message at the camp office. Your call will be returned as quickly as possible Mail Anyone wishing to post any mail while at camp should drop-off properly addressed and stamped mail at the trading post before 12:00 noon. The camp staff will make sure that any outgoing mail is posted. Letters and postcards received at camp for visiting troops will be distributed by the camp staff to you or your leaders, usually during mealtime. Anyone wishing to send mail to camp should indicate their return address so that any late or unclaimed mail may be returned to sender. All incoming mail should be addressed as follows: Scout s Name, Troop #, Week attending camp: Camp Karoondinha 225 Thomas Dam Road Millmont, PA

16 16 PERSONAL CHECKLIST - SCOUT & ADULT Camp Equipment First aid kit* Sleeping bag/2-3 warm blankets* Pillow Backpack* Tarp/waterproof ground cloth* Rope* Folding Pocketknife* Open blade should not exceed 3½ in length Compass* Matches in waterproof container* Utensils-knife, fork & spoon* Dinnerware-cup, bowl & plate* Canteen/water bottle* Flashlight & extra batteries Insect repellent (No Aerosol Sprays) Sunscreen (No Aerosol Sprays) Sunglasses Watch Clothing Field uniform* Scout shirt, shorts or pants, belt, neckerchief & slide or bolo tie, & hat OA sash (If a member) Swim suit & beach towel Extra scouting T-shirts Extra underwear - for 7 days of camp Extra socks - for 7 days of camp Pajamas/sweat suit Sweater/sweatshirt or jacket Raincoat /poncho* Sneakers Hiking boots* Old shoes for boating Personal Soap Shampoo Washcloth Towel Comb Toothbrush & toothpaste Handkerchief/tissues Miscellaneous Bible, Testament, or Prayer Book Scout Handbook* Merit Badge Pamphlets Nature books Notebook, pens & pencils* Swim goggles Fishing gear Sporting equipment Camera & extra film Remember: Scouting happens in all weather. It even rains occasionally at Camp Karoondinha! Wallet & money for snacks and other items *Items required for Scouts participating in the Trail to Eagle - First Year Camper Program

17 17 TROOP CHECKLIST Camp Equipment First aid kit Rope Binder twine Flagging tape Axes Saws Dining fly/tarps Folding tables Folding chairs Cook wear Dutch oven Coffee pot Cooler/water jug Hand soap Dish soap Program Merit Badge Pamphlets Program books Advancement book Advancement chart Ceremonial American flag Troop flag Patrol flags Ceremonial candles Miscellaneous Tents (For Outpost Use) Flashlight Extra batteries Fishing gear Camera & extra film Lockable cashbox Wood spars (Gateway Project) Fire wood DO NOT BRING Alcoholic beverages Non-prescription drugs Firearms or Ammunition Machete/sheath knives Firecrackers/fireworks Pets Non Scout-like literature Bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades Water guns/supersoakers Spray paint Dice (Except with Board Games) Cell phones, radios, CD & MP3 players, handheld video games and DVD players are strongly discouraged at camp. They will not be allowed in any program area. Camouflage clothing The camp is not responsible for lost or stolen money or personal possessions.

18 18 PRE-CAMP PROGRAM GATHERING On May 29, 2013 the Susquehanna Council Camp Committee will be hosting one large Camp Program Meeting for Cub and Boy Scout Leaders to go over any last minute questions or issues that your Unit may need help with before camp begins. The Meeting will be held in (TBA) and will begin promptly at 6:00PM. The program area directors that are available will be invited to attend to answer questions about their area, and specific s of the check in process will be discussed. This will help your unit ensure that all leaders receive the same information and are on the same page about things. Also, it will give leaders the chance to hear suggestions and questions from other adults. Please do your best to attend this meeting, or have a representative attend for your unit, because important information will be discussed. Please make a list of any questions you have regarding camp, so that we can answer them at the meeting in a timely manner. If you are not going to be able to make it on this date please contact the Camp Director, so that he can answer any questions and distribute information through . This is an information session to assist any leaders or parents with questions and all are invited. Additional youth payments will be collected at this meeting if needed.

19 19 REGISTRATION CHECKLIST - PRE-CAMP 1. Distribute Campership Application Forms to interested families Deadline for completed submissions is March 15, 2013 at the Scout Service Center. 2. Distribute new BSA Health Forms to all Scouts and adults going to camp 3. Encourage parents to sign the Photo Release on the new health forms for all Scouts 4. Arrange for two adult leaders to be in camp at all times while troop is attending camp 5. Arrange for adequate transportation of Scouts, adults and their gear to camp and home again 6. Pay camp registration fees. Early Discount Fee deadline: May 1, 2013 Regular Fee deadline: May 2 - June 11, 2013 At the Gate Fee deadline: Beginning June 12, Submit completed T-Shirt Order Form and complete payment by May 1, Collect completed BSA Health Forms from all Scouts and adults going to camp and make a second set of copies 9 Collect all reservations and payments for Open House Night and other guest meals 10. Collect any completed and signed Scout Release Forms 11. Complete Scout & Adult Roster Forms and have three separate copies made of each 12. Have copies of all camp related receipts and forms (including the Unit Swim Roster) organized for arrival at camp 13. Attend Pre-Camp Program Gathering on May 29, a. Submit completed last-minute registrations with complete payments 13b. Submit completed C.O.P.E Registration Form s 13c. Submit Parent s Night reservations and payments

20 20 REGISTRATION CHECKLIST - AT CAMP 1. Arrive as a troop at camp by your assigned check-in time (Be sure to watch for up to date check-in schedules.) The Camp Staff is not in a position to handle early arrivals Wait in the parking lot with your troop until the whole Troop arrives Consolidate all personal and troop gear Only one vehicle per troop will receive a driving permit to enter camp. All vehicles must be returned to the camp parking lot prior to 5:30 p.m. 2. Check-in with Camp Commissioner and meet your Site Guide Verify all troop members have arrived and your total number of Scouts and adults 3. Check-in at the camp office with the following items: Speedy Check-in Form (from the Leader s Guide) All camp related receipts and any last-minute registrations and payments Updated copy of Scout & Adult Roster Forms Verify final campsite assignment 4. Check-in at the Health Office with the following: Completed and signed BSA Health Forms for all Scouts and adults Prescription medications (must be administered by the Health Officer) 5. Check-in at the trading post to pick-up any pre-ordered t-shirts and hats Have copies of receipts and order for t-shirts and hats 6. Site Guide will escort your Scouts, adults and gear to get your pictures if interested and then to your campsite for drop off troop materials and personal gear Complete site check-in inspection form before Scouts move into tents 7. All Scouts and adults should change into swim suits and report to the pool for the safe Swim Defense course and swim test (Or wear their swimming gear under their uniform) Submit your unit s swim roster to the Aquatics director 8. Unit will visit the Xtreme Area, C.O.P.E., & Rifle areas for orientation. 9. Unit will visit the Dining Hall for table assignments and orientation. 10. Leader s meeting for at least one adult leader and the Senior Patrol Leader of each troop in the Scoutmaster s Lounge at 7:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Waiters report to dining hall Sunday Evening Schedule 7:15 p.m. Leaders Meeting 5:50 p.m. Camp assembly at parade field Retreat ceremony - Field Uniform 6:00 p.m. Dinner 8:30 p.m. Opening Campfire - Thunderbird 10:30 p.m. TAPS - All quiet * Exact times subject to change at camp

21 CHECK OUT CHECKLIST - FROM CAMP 7:45 a.m. Waiters report to dining hall 7:50 p.m. Camp assembly at parade field Flag ceremony - Field Uniform 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Saturday Morning Schedule 9:00 a.m. Closing Ceremony 21 9:30 a.m. Site Guides Report to Campsites 10:00 a.m. Units Check Out and head home * Exact times subject to change at camp 1. Unit s Check Merit Badge blue card s for their scouts at the Dining Hall on Friday Night. (Time will be announced at the Thursday Leaders meeting) Please ensure that each scout has all of their blue cards All Directors will be present to make changes or adaptations 2. Pack up all Troop gear to be prepared to load and go on Saturday Morning. 3. Attend Colors, Breakfast, and the Closing Ceremony. 4. Head back to the Campsite for Scouts to prepare personal and troop gear. 5. One vehicle per troop will retrieve their driving permit to enter camp and load up gear. 6. Meet your Site Guide to go through the site check out process. Check out all tents, cots, and tarps Sweep the floors and wipe down walls in the campsite latrine. (Be sure to wash hands afterward) Wipe down, wash, and rinse off picnic tables. Pick up all trash in and around your campsite. 7. Check-out at the Health Office and retrieve the following: BSA Health Forms for all Scouts and Adults Prescription medications and equipment 8. Drop off your Unit Reservation Sheet for Camp Karoondinha 2013 & turn in any remaining Adult Leader and Youth evaluations at the Office (If you haven t already so) 9. Check-out at the trading post to pick-up any last minute memento s Return items checked out from the Quartermaster. 10. Drive Safely and enjoy wonderful memories of another great Summer at Camp K

22 22 RESIDENT CAMP STAFF The outdoor programs at camp provide visiting Scouts with a positive experience in the Scouting program. It also provides a positive and very unique Scouting experience for those who make the outdoor programs a reality; the camp staff. For youth members, the summer experience promotes growth in: personal responsibility, teamwork, teaching skills and self-confidence. Adult members also gain experience in: leadership, mentoring and a sense of satisfaction at getting to observe, first-hand the growth of Scouts through the impact of the program. Don t allow Scouts from your troop to wander aimlessly through the summer with nothing to do. Encourage them to become involved in a fun outdoor program that will give direction and purpose to their summer vacations. Besides their own personal growth, they will help strengthen your troop when they return in the fall with new confidence, skills and an enthusiasm for the Scouting program that will motivate the other Scouts in your troop. It is also a great way for adults who have the summers off, or who are now retired, to spend the summer months. If you, or any youth or adult that you know is interested, don t delay! Interviews are being scheduled and positions are being filled. Applications can be obtained from the Scout Service Center by stopping in or calling, (570) or or ing jbrennan@susquehannabsa.org POSITIONS AVAILABLE & MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS 25 Camp Director* Age 21 & Over 21 Aquatics Director* 21 Trading Post/Business Manager 21 Chaplain 21 Climbing & COPE Director* 21 Cook 21 Health Officer 21 Program Director* 21 Shooting Sports Director* 21 High Adventure Director * Position Requires successful completion of National Camp School Certification Camp Management reserves the right to require National Camp School certification for other selected positions. Age 18 & Over 18 Archery Director 18 Assistant Aquatics Director 18 Assistant Cook 18 Camp Commissioner* 18 Climbing & Cope Instructors 18 Dining Hall Steward 18 Ecology Director* 18 Handicraft Director 18 Outdoor Skills Director* 18 Science & Technology Director 18 Sports Field Director 18 Trail to Eagle Director* 18 High Adventure Asst. Director 18 Camp Assistant Caretaker 18 Trades Director Age 15 & Over 15 Archery Instructor 15 Aquatics Instructor 15 Ecology Instructor 15 Food Service Staff 15 Handicraft Instructor 15 Health & Safety Instructor 15 OA Quartermaster 15 Outdoor Skills Instructor 15 Science & Technology Instructor 15 Shooting Sports Instructor 15 Sports Field Instructor 15 Trading Post Clerk 15 Trail to Eagle Instructor Age 14 & Over 14 Staff Development Program - (Unpaid)

23 23 YEAR-ROUND CAMP RENTALS Once the resident camp programs have concluded for the summer, Camp Karoondinha becomes a weekend outdoor destination for many Scout and non-scout groups alike. Almost all of the facilities at Camp K are available for use for group events and activities throughout the rest of the year. From September through May, your Scouts can experience the changing faces of the outdoors as camp travels through the cycle of seasons. From the spectacular colors of Fall, to the pristine, snowcovered quiet of Winter and finally the freshness of the returning green of Spring. Camp is a beautiful and well-maintained resource that is available for your troop s use. Let the camp facilities and grounds be a resource for your troop s year-round outdoor programming. Here are just a few examples of how camp can meet your programming needs: Tent at a campsite in the Fall and enjoy perfect weather for hiking, orienteering, fishing and prime Fall foliage viewing. Stay in one of the camp s five cabins in the late Winter and host a WEBELOS Den. The wooded surroundings at camp make an ideal and memorable location to hold a WEBELOS to Boy Scout crossover ceremony. Return in the Spring on a Parent-Scout weekend to reinforce your summer camp promotion with the parents of your Scouts. You can help promote an appreciation for the Pennsylvania outdoors by referring camp s year-round facilities to other groups and organizations outside of Scouting. Church youth groups and retreats, business seminars, and family reunions are just some of the other groups that can benefit from our camp facilities. Please refer to the chart on page 21 to review all the available facilities at camp. Making a reservation is easy, just follow these simple steps: Call the Scout Service Center at: (570) or and find a facility that suits your troop s needs and check to see if it s available the date that you want If available, ask to reserve it for your troop The Scout Service Center will send you a camp rental agreement for you to review and complete Return the completed rental agreement, along with a complete payment of all fees due, to the service center two weeks before your scheduled stay at camp Once you arrive at camp, a Campmaster or the Camp Ranger will check you into your facility Enjoy your weekend at camp!

24 2014 Fees are to be determined for off season rentals 2014 Fees are to be determined for off season rentals 24 YEAR-ROUND CAMP RENTALS To check on facility availability or to book a reservation, please call the Scout Service Center at: (570) (800) And ask for an updated cost and reservation form. Facility Capacity Facility Information Fee Fuel Deposit Edna Sheary Lodge 32 Heat, air conditioning, hot water, showers, toilets, electrical service, full kitchen, large meeting room, 2 separate sleeping areas Harris Cabin 30 Stove, refrigerator, sink, wood stove, fire place, electrical service Kirby Cabin 30 Stove, refrigerator, sink, wood stove, fire place, electrical service Ertel Lodge 18 Stove, refrigerator, sink, wood stove, fire place, electrical service Ecology Cabin 14 Stove, refrigerator, sink, wood stove, electrical service Multi-Purpose Building 4 Heat, hot water, shower, toilet, electrical service, full kitchen, conference room Cottage* 3 Heat, hot water, shower, toilet, electrical service, full kitchen Chapel Building* 4 Heat, hot water, shower, toilet, electrical service, full kitchen Additional Night's Stay Applies to all the facilities listed above Large Tebin Cabin* 8 Electrical service Small Tebin Cabin* 4 Electrical service Tent Sites with own canvas - Camp Karoondinha Wooden tent platforms, stone fire rings Dining Hall* 225 Tables, benches, electrical service Kitchen & Dining Hall* 225 Kitchen & Dining Hall Conference Room Swimming Pool* Waterfront* 50 Ovens, ranges, grill, deep fryer, slicer, cookware, utensils, refrigerators, freezers, etc. Heat, ovens, ranges, grill, deep fryer, slicer, cookware, utensils, refrigerators, freezers, etc. Very limited availability - must supply own lifeguard Canoes, paddles, rowboats, oars, PFD's - must supply own lifeguard * Indicates a seasonal facility that is not always available. These facilities are typically operational the first weekend in April through the last weekend in October. Please call for specific dates of availability for these facilities. ** There is also a public hot-water shower facility that is also available on a seasonal basis. The facility has private, individual shower units as well as several restrooms including handicap accessible units.

25 Vehicles in Camp All vehicles using the camp s roads will travel with their flashers and headlights on and travel at or below the posted speed limit of 10 miles per hour. Only one vehicle per unit at a time will receive a permit and be granted entry past the main gate of the camp on check-in day to unload equipment at the campsite and on check-out day to reload and remove unit equipment. All vehicles must be returned to the camp parking prior to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Please do not ask to keep your vehicle at your campsite. Camp program vehicles are the only vehicles permitted past the main gate during the week of camp s programs. The main gate will remained closed and locked to all traffic except for official camp business. The Camp Director may make exceptions for delivery, construction, emergency or medical reasons. The safety of campers and the preservation of the camping atmosphere prohibit other exceptions. Transportation of Scouts The following guidelines are based on the National Council Policy on the Transportation of Scouts. 1. All drivers must possess a valid driver s license. 2. All drivers must be 18 years old or older. 16 year olds may drive only when meeting special requirements (see Local Tour Permit for details). 3. The vehicle must have a valid inspection certificate. 4. Driving should be done during daylight hours. 5. Traffic regulations must be obeyed. 6. Minimum liability insurance of $50,000 - $100,000 - $50, Passengers may not ride on tailgates or in truck beds. 8. One passenger per seatbelt only. 25 Surplus Milk & Food Milk and/or any USDA surplus food that is served to children under the special milk program is served regardless of race, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin. There is no discrimination in admission policy, milk service or the use of the facilities. Any complaints of discrimination should be submitted in writing immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C

26 26 CAMP POLICIES & PROCEDURES» National BSA Policies «The Boy Scouts of America have some firm policies regarding situations which could occur in camp. Any camp staff member, adult leader, Scout, or visitor unwilling to abide by these policies is unacceptable in camp. These are not negotiable. Illegal, Immoral or Unacceptable Acts As a character-building organization caring for other people s children in camp, any illegal or immoral activity has no place in the Boy Scouts of America. Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Possession, use or being under the influence of narcotics or dangerous drugs (including marijuana) will not be tolerated on the properties of the Boy Scouts of America. This does not involve the proper use of prescribed medications by a patient under the care of a licensed physician. Alcohol Possession, consumption or being under the influence of alcohol (including beer) will not be tolerated on the properties of the Boy Scouts of America. Action Taken on Above Violations When an individual is suspected of having committed an act of an unacceptable nature, the following steps will be taken: 1. The Camp Director is to be notified immediately. If the matter is of a serious nature, the Scout Executive will be immediately notified. 2. All inquiries will be undertaken in a careful and confidential manner by the Camp Director or Scout Executive. The Boy Scouts of America supports all local laws, ordinances and codes of government bodies in whose territory we operate our facilities. Tobacco Use The Susquehanna Council observes the Smoke Free Policy of the Boy Scouts of America which prohibits smoking in all facilities of the council and of the Boy Scouts of America. Therefore, tobacco use is not permitted in any building, storage shed, program area or other facilities for general use of Scouts, leaders and visitors. An adult who must use tobacco is asked to use discretion and not smoke around Scouts and other youth in camp, as well as not in any enclosed facility, which includes tents. Designated smoking areas are the smoking area in the Parking Lot and the designated area in the parking lot of Edna Sheary.

27 27» BSA Standards Regarding Site Security «The Camp Karoondinha administration has implemented procedures to address the possible intrusion of unauthorized persons onto the camp property. All camp staff will be trained in the use of these procedures and steps to take in such instances. Camp Commissioner - Daily inspections will be made of all campsites and irregularities will be reported to the Camp Director. Camp Ranger - Will monitor security of the camp property and during resident camp will report irregularities to the Camp Director. Assistant Commissioner - Will monitor the sign-in/out log and will report any irregularities to the Camp Director. Camp Director - Will investigate all reports as appropriate, will notify law enforcement agencies as required and will promptly notify the Scout Executive. Statement of Camp Policies & Procedures 1. The camp will be operated on the chartered unit basis (troops and packs under their own leadership) which is recognized as the ideal method for Scout Camping. 2. The camp program will be organized on a troop/pack basis and administered on the principal that it is a camp being operated and maintained for the benefit of all units and the youth members of the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America. 3. Unit leaders will deal directly with the Scouts. The services of the camp staff are counseling, coaching and of a supervisory nature. The purpose of camp is to provide experiences for the units that will make them better able to conduct their own program. 4. The program of the camp will be based upon the needs and desires of the units to the greatest possible extent that camp resources will permit. 5. Unit leaders should see to it that all new campers are properly oriented and assisted to get the most out of the camp facilities and to assure the Scouts of a positive experience. 6. Each youth camper must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America to attend these camps. Boy Scout camp participants must be registered as Boy Scouts or Varsity Scouts. It is not permitted because of health, safety and insurance reasons for younger children of unit leaders or other non-registered youth to stay in campsites during camp. 7. There shall be a minimum of two adult leaders in each unit campsite. The unit leader or anyone serving as a unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. The second adult may be a registered Scouter 18 years of age or older, or a registered parent of a participating youth member. Registration must be paid registration with a unit, district or the council. The sharing of qualified leaders between units in the same campsite is permitted under a mutual agreement between chartered organizations in that each accepts the other s unit leader. Such agreements must be stated in writing. Beyond the minimum of two registered leaders, any third or fourth leader would not need to be registered as long as they are the parents or guardians of a participating unit member.

28 28 8. Each participant will be provided accident and sickness insurance by the Susquehanna Council as long as they are currently registered with the Susquehanna Council. Participants who are not members of Susquehanna Council units must provide evidence of their own accident insurance as they are not covered by the council policy. 9. The buddy system is used at all times. The adult leader is responsible for carrying out this regulation. Whenever a Scout leaves his group for any reason, he must be accompanied by his buddy. This applies also to the necessary trip to the latrine at night. 10. Hazing, initiation or any type of physical or emotional abuse to any person in camp will not be tolerated at any time. Immediate action will be taken to correct these occurrences should it be necessary. 11. Any emergency in camp will be handled quickly and effectively. All campers are asked to go immediately to the parade field upon hearing the long rings of the siren located at the dining hall. Unit leaders should take roll call of their Scouts and await further instructions from a staff member. These steps should be followed regardless of the type of emergency. 12. Any Scout or Scouter who arrives later or leaves earlier than check-in and check-out must signin and out at the camp office. Record your name, date and time of day in the log book that will be available at all times at the camp office. Please cooperate in the interest of maintaining accurate camp counts. The adult leadership is responsible for providing written notice to the camp office if a camper leaves. If a youth participant is leaving prior to the end of the scheduled session, sign-out must occur (this includes leaving on a Parent s Night). All guests are required to depart from camp by TAPS - 10:30 p.m. unless special approval is given by the Camp Director to remain in camp after that time. 13. Firearms, fireworks or weapons of any type are not permitted in camp. Punk and incense sticks are also not permitted. 14. Any damages or destruction of property by any camper or leader will have the cost of repair or replacement billed to their respective unit. 15. The waiter system will be used in the dining hall with family-style serving. Waiters should report 15 minutes prior to each meal. Scouts will sit at designated tables with their respective units. Waiters will bring food from the Kitchen to their unit s tables allowing the entire camp to eat at the same time. Following the meal, each table waiter is responsible for clean-up and is dismissed only after his area has been inspected by a member of the food services staff. Dangerous Wildlife Camp is a wilderness area that is inhabited by many different kinds of wildlife. Scouts are encouraged to observe wildlife in their natural environment, but they should never approach or try to apprehend any wildlife they might encounter. Camp is home to scavenging animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, skunks and even bears. For this reason, Scouts should not store any type of food items in their tents. All food items should be properly stored so as not to attract the attention of these animals.

29 Knives, Axes & Saws While in camp, all Scouts and leaders are expected to follow the Totin Chip guidelines for proper use and storage of knives, axes and saws. Training in Totin Chip is available at camp for anyone who needs certification. Machetes and sheath knives should not be brought to camp. Only folding pocketknives should be brought to camp and should not exceed an open blade length of 3½. Hatchets, Axes, and hand held saws should be in good shape. Chain saws should never be used around youth members No live or standing trees are to be cut on the camp property without the specific permission of the Camp Ranger or Camp Director. A $5.00 per inch of diameter penalty fee may be enforced on any violators by the Camp Ranger. Firearms, Archery Equipment & Ammunition Camp has all the necessary equipment required for the operation and use of the rifle, shotgun and archery ranges. Scouts wishing to work on any shooting sports merit badges should not bring any personal equipment. No firearm or bow may be used in camp by any person except at the appropriate range under the direct supervision of an authorized person. Violations will result in suspension of the privilege to use any camp or personal rifles, shotguns or bows. Scouts wanting to participating in open rifle and shotgun shoots will be charged a minimal fee for ammunition. The cost for rifle is 5 shots for $0.25 and the cost for shotgun is $0.25 per round. Tickets can be purchased at the trading post. This fee does not apply to scouts who are enrolled in the rifle and shotgun merit badges (and have not yet completed the shooting requirements). Patrol shoots will be held as a part of the patrol schedule under the direction of the Camp Shooting Sports Director. Those patrol s who sign up during the lunch period and are on time for that day s activity can participate in a number of different shooting sports group competitions after a brief safety orientation. Each day s activity will be announced at morning colors and as a group, your patrol must decide which specialty areas to participate in. Enjoy!! Chemical Fuels The Susquehanna Council follows the standards set forth in the Safe guide to Scouting regarding the use of liquid fuel or propane stoves and lanterns during resident camp and short-term camping. Liquid fuels and propane may be used under the supervision of knowledgeable adults and all bulk storage tanks or containers must be removed from the camping area after use. Pets in Camp Scouts and leaders are not permitted to bring any type of pets to camp. Campers are not permitted to remove from their natural habitat any mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian except at the direction of an authorized camp official. 29

30 30 CAMP PROGRAM Overview The program at camp is designed to strengthen your troop and its existing patrols. Camp program elements, such as merit badges and camp-wide activities, are based on a flexible schedule to accommodate the program of your troop. Take time with your youth leaders before camp and plan your troop s weeklong program and allow them to lead it. The camp staff will not plan your week for you, but they will offer you the resources to carry out the one your troop has designed. Remember to not only schedule troop activities, but ones for the individual patrols as well. Advancement Camp Karoondinha provides an outstanding opportunity for Scouts to work on merit badges that relate to the outdoors. Scouts can experience a wide spectrum of outdoor activities from aquatics to ecology to field and shooting sports. Challenges range from fundamental Scouting skills in Outdoor Skills and First Aid to advanced skills in Lifesaving and Climbing. As with all merit badges, the Scout must make the commitment. He must review the merit badge requirements before coming to camp. Once at camp, he will meet with his counselor to determine the process for earning the badge. The camp staff serving as merit badge counselors will review information, demonstrate skills and explain difficult concepts. It is the premise of the advancement program in the Boy Scouts of America to foster the three aims of Scouting: build strong character, train in responsible leadership and promote fitness. The principles for advancement in the BSA are the same principles for advancement at Camp Karoondinha. Uniforms The Official Boy Scout Uniform (Field Uniform) consisting of the Scout shirt, shorts or pants, belt, neckerchief & slide or bolo tie, and hat, worn neatly and correctly, is the attire for Breakfast, the Retreat Ceremony, evening meal and all special events at camp as announced. The dress code for all other times is at the discretion of each troop while still being appropriate for Scouting and camping. Thursday Cook-In-Your-Campsite Scout troops will be required to cook a meal in their campsite. For Thursday evening dinner, troops will be supplied all the necessary ingredients to prepare a meal in their campsite. Food will be available for pickup at a predetermined time from the Dinning Hall. Troops are encouraged to bring any cooking equipment that they may need or additional cooking supplies to camp. The Dinning Hall will be closed during Thursday evening dinner.

31 CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE 31 MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING 7:30 a.m. Reveille 7:45 a.m. Waiters report to dining hall 7:50 a.m. Camp assembly at parade field Flag raising ceremony 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Period 1 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Period 2 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Adult Leaders Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Period 3 12:20 p.m. Camp assembly at parade field 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Patrol Meetings 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Period 4 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tutorial period 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Patrol Activity Period / Open Areas 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Senior Patrol Leaders Meeting 5:45 p.m. Waiters report to dining hall 5:50 p.m. Camp assembly at parade field Retreat ceremony - Field Uniform 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Evening program 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Patrol & Troop activity time 10:30 p.m. TAPS - All campers in campsites - ALL QUIET - All meals will be served family-style. The entire camp will present their identification bracelet or meal ticket, enter the Dining Hall together, and be seated at their respective tables. The waiters will then bring the food from the Kitchen to their troop s tables allowing the entire camp to eat at the same time by eliminating long waits in the serving lines.

32 32 FIRST YEAR PROGRAM TRAIL TO EAGLE This program has been designed specifically for Scouts who are attending their first week at Boy Scout resident camp and who have not yet attained the rank of First Class. The program is designed to provide such Scouts with instruction and experience in basic Scouting Skills found on the trail to First Class. It is also designed to help first year campers become familiar with all the other opportunities that camp has to offer and to get them excited about returning next summer. Since the patrol is the backbone of any strong Boy Scout troop, the course will be run on the patrol method. On Monday, Scouts will be divided into several patrols in which they will learn and work together in for the duration of the week. This promotes teamwork and a better understanding of how a patrol functions within a troop. The course is being offered in one session; periods 1, 2, and 3. It s held daily, Monday through Friday, which gives ample time for both skills instruction and practice. The course will focus on the following Scout Skills: Camping First Aid Pioneering Cooking Totin Chip (Woods Tools) Orienteering Firem n Chit (Fire Safety) These skills will be re-enforced through fun and challenging inter-patrol competitions. The course may also re-convene during the tutorial period with the sole intent of giving first year campers the opportunity to experience other areas of camp. Excursions may include: the swimming pool, archery range, sports field and handicraft. An overnight outpost will be held Thursday evening. This will allow the Scouts to put the skills that they have been learning into practical use. They will hike out to a secluded area of camp where they will make camp. They will have to set-up their shelter, collect firewood and build a fire, prepare and cook their dinner and campout overnight. If severe or inclement weather is forecast the staff will try to re-schedule for Friday night. Scouts participating in the outpost should bring suitable gear for overnight, outdoor camp. Camp will supply all the food for the event and supplement available equipment. Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are encouraged to attend and participate in the program with their Scouts. The camp staff welcomes the extra help in skills instruction which allows for more individual attention for each Scout. You will also be able to monitor your Scouts progress and sign-off on completed skills toward earning their First Class rank. At the end of the week, the camp staff will provide leaders with a record of the skills that they reviewed with the Scouts who participated in the program. However, it is ultimately up to those leaders to officially sign-off on any requirement covered by Scouts in Trail to Eagle.

33 33 Trail to Eagle Program Outline Monday General introduction/ Scout History/ Patrol System/Flags Importance of the buddy system Demonstration and mastery of the Square, 2- Half-Hitch, Taut line, and Bowline Knots Totin Chip card instruction for Axe, Saw, and Knife Model Campsite Overview Flag Etiquette & Team Building Activities Tuesday Instruction to and practice using a compass and map Discuss ways to find your way without use of a compass Rules of safe hiking and what to do if you become lost Plant Identification Fireman Chit & Fire building practice & Cooking over a Campfire Wednesday Types and uses of lashings (square, diagonal, shear) Demonstration and mastery of the Clove Hitch and Timber Hitch Useful camp gadget ideas Whipping and Fusing Ropes Introduce and review First Aid Kit needs for the upcoming hike. First Aid- hurry cases and Heimlich Maneuver Thursday Instruction on the Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace 5-Mile Hike with the use of a map & compass Identification of poisonous plants and animal signs Outpost leaves right after Colors Friday Outpost Breakfast Review and Clean Up At the conclusion of the week, Scoutmasters will be provided with a chart detailing all of the requirements that Scouts from their unit completed. This chart is specific to each Scout and is dependant on their attendance and participation in class. Requirements usually met by completing this program include Tenderfoot : 1,2,3,4a,4b,5,6,8,9,11,12a,12b Second Class: 1a,1b,2,3c,3d,3e,3f,4,5,6,7a,7b,7c,8a,8b,8c First Class: 1,2,4d,6,7a,7b,8a

34 Merit Badge Roster 2013 Advancement Schedule * Some Merit badge sessions that require (2) multiple and consecutive periods. Your Troop may choose to print out the following page and have scouts circle the badges that they are interested in so that one person can enter them into the online registration system. Troops submitting Online Merit Badge and Program Registrations should be able to access and change pre-registrations up until 2 weeks before their camp week. Due to safety concerns and supplies, some merit badge classes have size limits. We will make every effort to accommodate scouts first choice. However, late registrations and any registrations handed in at the gate will lose priority for sessions. Handicraft will be available for help and consultation in the afternoon. Other Merit Badges may be offered on a by appointment basis Swim Lessons will be available during the tutorial period for anyone who needs some extra attention.. Kayaking BSA will be offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon for those who preregister. Have a great week at Camp! Adult Training Offered during the week COPE Belaying Training - Offered to prepare adults to assist with any climbing, bouldering, or COPE high ropes activities for their unit. Climb on Safely Training - Know the rules and safety guidelines for taking your group on any kind of climbing activity. Youth Protection Training - This protects the youth members and you from being in a situations where danger or liability could come into play. Safe Swim Defense - Every group that wants to take their unit swimming needs this training. Safety Afloat - Every group that wants to take their unit boating needs this training. Leave No Trace - The outdoor code teaches us all to be clean in our outdoor manners. This training can help youth and adults live up to that pledge. Application for Merit Badge - Blue Cards Camp will have an abundant supply of blue cards for leaders to obtain for their Scouts available for purchase in the Trading Post. Blue Cards are also available to be downloaded and printed out at home at among other wonderful resource sites. Before attending any merit badge class, a Scout must completely fill-out a blue card and have it signed by their unit leader. They must submit it to their counselor the first day of class. No blue cards will be accepted after Thursday for any badge. All blue cards (complete and partials) will be returned to the unit leader at the end of the week. Please review them with your Scouts to check for any errors, especially in regards to partials. It is much easier to have the problem resolved at camp with the actual counselor who taught the badge, who has the records with him, than it is weeks after camp has concluded and the counselor has moved on and the records are in storage.

35 2013 Advancement Schedule * Indicates merit badge sessions that require (2) multiple and consecutive periods. # Indicates merit badge sessions that require (3) multiple and consecutive periods. 35 REVISED Pulp & Paper Plumbing 9:00am Period 1 10:00am Period 2 11:00am Period 3 2:00pm Period 4 Aquatics Econ Trades Handicraft Health & Safety Swimming Canoeing *Lifesaving (Pd 1) Kayaking *Lifesaving (Pd 2) Canoeing Swimming Small Boat Sailing Kayaking *Enviro. Sci. (Pd 1) Fish & Wildlife Management *Enviro. Sci. (Pd 2) Geology *Enviro. Sci. (Pd 1) *Enviro. Sci. (Pd 2) *Home Repairs/ Painting (Pd 1) *Home Repairs/ Painting (Pd 2) Soil & Water Conservation Welding Basketry/ Art Theater Leatherwork Wood Carving Pottery Sculpture Basketry Leatherwork Indian Lore *First Aid (Pd 1) *First Aid (Pd 2) Emergency Prep. Public Health Outdoor Skills Camping Wilderness Survival Orienteering Geocaching Pioneering Cooking Fishing Sci-Tech Shooting Sports Astronomy Electronics Citizenship in the Nation Metalworking Communications Communications Computers Space Exploration Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge Offered to scouts 14 years and older from 3:00pm 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Chess Shotgun Rifle Shotgun Rifle Archery Shotgun Rifle Archery Shotgun Rifle Archery 1 st Year Camper During the 2:00pm merit badge period, scouts are encouraged to register for one of the following merit badges: Basketry, Leatherwork, Indian Lore, or Space Exploration High Adventure *Climbing (Pd 1) #High Adventure (Pd 1) *Climbing (Pd 2) #High Adventure (Pd 2) *Search & Rescue (Pd 1) #High Adventure (Pd 3) C.O.P.E. *Search & Rescue (Pd 2) #High Adventure (Pd 4) 1 st Year Camper #Trail to Eagle (Pd 1) #Trail to Eagle (Pd 2) #Trail to Eagle (Pd 3) open

36 REVISED Merit Badges - Notes & Prerequisites Area & Merit Badge Difficulty Notes Meeting Times AQUATICS Canoeing 3 Be a swimmer period 1 or period 3 Lifesaving 5 Prerequisites: 1a, Swimming mb periods 2 & 3 Kayaking 3 Be a swimmer period 2 or period 4 Small Boat Sailing 4 Be a swimmer period 4 Swimming 3 Need clothing for requirement 4 Prerequisite: 3 ECON Difficulty: 1 (intended for first year scouts), 2-3 (intended for scouts not in the 1 st year program), 4-5 (intended for older scouts) period1 or period 4 Environmental Science 5 None periods 1&2 or periods 3&4 Fish & Wildlife Management 4 None period 1 Geology 3 None period 2 Pulp & Paper 3 None period 3 Soil & Water Conservation 3 None period 4 TRADES Automotive Maintenance 5 14 yrs old + 3:00pm-5:00pm Home Repairs 4 Offered as a combo with Painting, periods 1 & 2 14 yrs old + Painting 4 Offered as a combo with Home Repairs, periods 1 & 2 14 yrs old + Plumbing 4 14 yrs old + period 3 Welding 4 14 yrs old + period 4 HANDICRAFT Art 2 Prerequisite: 4 period 1 Basketry 1 Need to purchase 3 kits: round basket, square basket, stool kit ($15 - $25) period 1 or period 4 Indian Lore 1 None period 4 Leatherwork 1 Need to purchase a leatherworking kit period 2 or period 4 ($10 - $20) Metalworking 3 None period 1 Pottery 2 None period 3 Sculpture 2 None period 3 Theater 2 Prerequisite: 1, 3 period 1 Wood Carving 1 Need to purchase a wood carving kit (less than $10) Prerequisite: 2a (must have card) period 2

37 REVISED Area & Merit Badge Difficulty Notes Meeting Times HEALTH & SAFETY Emergency Prep. 4 Prerequisite: 1 (First Aid mb), 2c period 3 First Aid 3 Prerequisite: 1 periods 1 & 2 Public Health 3 None period 4 OUTDOOR SKILLS Camping 4 Prerequisite: 9a period 1 Bring backpack to camp Cooking 4 Prerequisite: 7 (bring parent note) period 4 Fishing 2 Bring fishing gear period 4 Geocaching 4 Prerequisite: 7 period 3 Orienteering 4 None period 2 Pioneering 5 None period 3 Wilderness Survival 3 Prerequisite: 5 (bring to camp) period 2 SCI-TECH Astronomy 3 Prerequisites: 6b, 8 period 1 Chess 3 None period 4 Citizenship in the Nation 5 Prerequisite: 2 period 2 Communications 5 Prerequisite: 5 period 1 or period 3 Computers 4 Prerequisite: 7 period 3 Electronics 4 Need to purchase an electronics kit period 2 ($5 - $10) Photography 3 Bring a digital camera by appointment Space Exploration 1 Need to purchase a model rocket kit ($8 - $13) SHOOTING SPORTS Difficulty: 1 (intended for first year scouts), 2-3 (intended for scouts not in the 1 st year program), 4-5 (intended for older scouts) period 4 Archery 3 Need to purchase an arrow kit periods 2 or 3 or 4 (less than $10) Rifle 3 None periods 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 Shotgun 5 None periods 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 HIGH ADVENTURE Climbing 5 Long pants periods 1 & 2 Search & Rescue 5 Prerequisite: 5 periods 3 & 4 C.O.P.E. 13 yrs. old +, Long pants period 4 High Adventure 5 14 yrs. old +, see page 38 periods 1,2, 3 & 4 37

38 38 C.O.P.E. - CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE Leadership and Personal Development COPE is one of camp s high adventure program s as well as a team-building program. This dualnatured program fosters inner-growth through exploration and reflection that comes from teambuilding and critical thinking exercises that are conducted in both unique and extreme conditions. Participants will learn about group dynamics and develop leadership skills as they take part in the initiative games and progress from the low element to the high element courses. The low elements are a combination of obstacles that challenge the mind and body as teams attempt to complete the given challenge. The high elements (including a zip line) will challenge even the most daring! Scouts must be at least 13 years old by June 1, 2013 to participate in COPE. This will be offered as an all day, all week experience to offer the full range of benefits to participants. Scouts need to bring long pants, long-sleeve shirts and boots or sturdy shoes - helmets, gloves and all other equipment will be provided by camp. There is no additional fee required for Scouts to participate in COPE, they simply select COPE as their Merit Badge selection and fill out the COPE Registration Form. REVISED HIGH ADVENTURE - CHALLENGES FOR OLDER SCOUTS Outdoor Adventure Program This program has been designed specifically for older Scouts (14 years old and older) who are looking for outdoor experiences at camp that go beyond what the standard merit badge program offers. High Adventure is a structured week-long high adventure program that is conducted both on and off of camp property. Activities include a mini backpacking trek utilizing Leave No Trace principles and a two day backpacking trek from Camp Karoondinha to Seven Mountains Scout Reserve (approx. 25 miles). Other possible activities may include: mountain biking, kayaking, and a C.O.P.E. experience. Scout will have the opportunity to complete certain merit badge requirements from Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking. There is no additional fee required for Scouts to participate in High Adventure, they simply register by listing High Adventure in Periods 1-4. Suggested Additional Equipment Checklist for High Adventure Participants COPE Long pants, long-sleeve shirt Boots or sturdy shoes Helmets and gloves will be provided Kayaking Water shoes or sandals that can get wet Bathing suit or shorts Backpacking Internal or external frame backpack Backpacking tent (optional) See the Boy Scout Handbook for complete lists Mountain Biking Personal bikes and helmets are allowed - camp does have a limited amount for Scouts use

39 39 ORDER OF THE ARROW Overview The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a movement within the Boy Scouts of America that recognizes Scouts and Scouters who practice the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and serve as examples to others. The OA works to promote Scout camping, cheerful service and leadership within its members and the BSA as a whole. At Camp The Susquehanna Council s OA Lodge, Woapeu Sisilija #343, is an active presence at camp. The Lodge conducts a variety of service and social activities throughout the week for OA members of your troop to participate in. Every Wednesday night (Open House Night) during Boy Scout resident camp, the Lodge will conduct a Call-Out Ceremony. All Scouts, Scouters, and their family and friends are welcome to observe the proceedings. All current OA members are asked to wear their sashes during the Call-Out Ceremony and any other ceremonies that they might attend during their stay at camp. After the Call-Out Ceremony, there will be a meeting for current OA members where they can pay dues and buy supplies. Days and nights spent at camp count toward the required time needed for a Scout to become eligible for election as a candidate for membership. If you are unfamiliar with OA election procedures, or need to schedule an election, contact your District OA Chapter Chief. Troop elections must be held or scheduled by April 30. The OA Quartermaster will be available throughout the week at camp to answer any questions and to assist troops with Lodge procedures. He will also provide times and information on all Lodge activities held at camp during your stay.

40 40 CAMP SONGS Camp K Song Down along a stream called Penn s Creek, There s a place for me. Camp Karoondinha I love thee, Pledge my loyalty. To the Scout Oath and the Scout Law, True I ll always be. Camp Karoondinha I love thee, Pledge my loyalty. Scout Vespers Tune: Tannenbaum Key: G Time: ¾ Softly falls the light of day, While our campfire fades away. Silently each Scout should ask: Have I done my daily task? Have I kept my honor bright? Can I guiltless sleep tonight? Have I done and have I dared, Everything to be prepared? We re All Together Again, We re Here We re all together again, We re here, we re here. We re all together again, We re here, we re here. And who knows when We ll be all together again? Singing all together again, We re here

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43 Campership Application Request for Financial Assistance for Scout s Camp Fee Please carefully review the following before completing this application: 1. Campership grants are available to all Scouts with a demonstrated need dependant on the availability of funds. 2. Campership grants are only available to Scouts who reside within the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America s jurisdiction and whose primary registration is with a Susquehanna Council unit. 3. Campership grants will not exceed 50% of the Discount Fee and may only be used for registration. The campership grant may only be used by a Scout of the Susquehanna Council and is restricted to Camp Karoondinha and the Susquehanna Council s Cub Scout Day Camps. 4. Unit s making payments prior to receiving confirmation of Grant s received should pay a minimum of 50% of scout s Camp Fee s to qualify for the early payment and remaining balances are due within 10 days of notification. 5. Campership grants are non-transferable between Scouts. 6. There is no deposit required for this request to be reviewed. 7. All information requested on both sides of this form must be completed in-full before this application can be reviewed. This includes signatures by both the Scout s parent or legal guardian and the unit leader. 8. Completion of this application does not guarantee a campership grant. Camperships are made available on the basis of available funds and verified individual need. 9. Information provided on the campership application is confidential and will be reviewed by a volunteer committee. 10. All campership applicant s parents and unit leaders will be notified by mail as to the approved amount (if any). 11. Campership applications must be received at the Scout Service Center by March 15, Unit Choose One: Cub Scout Pack# Scout s Name Parent/Guardian s Name Address Boy Scout Troop# School District Home Telephone ( ) City State Zip Camp Attending Choose One: Boy Scout Resident Camp Week: WEBELOS Resident Camp Week: Cub Scout Resident Camp Week: #1 July 7 - July 13 #1 June 16 - June 21 #1 June 16 - June 19 #2 July 14 - July 20 #2 June 23 - June 28 #2 June 23 - June 26 #3 July 21 - July 27 #3 June 30 - July 5 #3 June 30 - July 3 Day Camp: Session 1 Session 2 Continued on Back» Approved Denied Date Amount Approved $ Signature of Council Camping Chairman OFFICE USE Susquehanna Council Revised 11/2012 1/2009 Boy Scouts of America

44 3 4 5 Campership Application Please Complete the Entire Form Reason for requesting Campership: (Please be Specific) Annual Family Income Range Choose One: Less than $9,999 $10,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 Total number of family members in household Total number receiving School Lunch Assistance Total number of family members under 18 years of age Total number attending Camp K or Day Camp A Scout is Thrifty First preference will be given to Scouts who participate in the following: Did your Scout s unit sell popcorn? Yes No Did your Scout sell popcorn? Yes No If Yes, how much did he sell? $ (Please Estimate if exact amount is unknown) If No, why didn t he sell? Did your Scout s unit support the 2012 Friends of Scouting campaign? Yes No Did your Scout s unit support the 2013 Friends of Scouting campaign? Yes No $ Total Camp Fee $ Family s Share of the Camp Fee $ Scout s Share of the Camp Fee (Popcorn Sale, Unit, Chartered Partner, etc.) $ Amount Requested for Campership Grant - Maximum 50% of discount fee (see below) 6 Maximum amount that can be requested for a campership grant: Boy Scout Resident $145.00; WEBELOS Resident $132.50; Cub Scout Resident $100.00; Cub Scout Day Camp $45.00 I/we certify that to the best of my/our knowledge, the information stated on this form is complete and true and that the above named Scout is not able to meet the full summer camp fee.» Signature of Parent/Guardian Date» Signature of Unit Leader Date This completed campership application must be received no later than March 15, 2013 at the Scout Service Center: Susquehanna Council, BSA 815 Northway Road Williamsport, PA (570) or 1 (800) Fax: (570) Web: Susquehanna Council Revised 11/2012 Boy Scouts of America

45 45 Speedy Check-In Number of Youth and Adults. Troop Roster with correct phone numbers and addresses for youth and adults. Waterfront Roster filled out (see attached sheet). Where will your pack be eating Wednesday Night? Campsite or Dinning Hall Family Night tickets # Needed for Dinning Hall:. (money included) Health Forms, signed by a physician and parent, for each scout and leader staying in camp. All scouts ready for check-in; wearing BSA Field Uniform over swim trunks. Medication in labeled Ziploc bag with medication sheet attached, ready to be delivered to the Camp Health Officer. Parental Release Forms completely filled out and signed by parent or guardian. Money and a count for troop pictures. 8 $10.00 = $ Scheduled time to meet with the Camp Director on Monday to complete check-in. Your meeting time will be at :, at the camp office. Trail to Eagle - Number of youth participating:

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47 Scout Roster Form 47 All adults attending camp should be listed on the Adult Roster Form - not this one #3 July 21 - July Troop# Council (If not from the Susquehanna Council) Camp Attending Choose One: Boy Scout Resident Week: #1 July 7 - July 13 #2 July 14 - July 20 Scout s Name (Please Print Clearly) Emergency Contact Person Telephone OFFICE USE Invoice# Initial You should have at least three copies of your completed roster before you arrive at camp: 1. Campsite 2. Camp Office 3. Health Office

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49 Adult Roster Form 49 List all adult leaders and check the days that they will be present in camp - Scouts must have two-deep adult leadership at all times Troop# Council (If not from the Susquehanna Council) Camp Attending Choose One: Boy Scout Resident Week: #1 July 7 - July 13 #2 July 14 - July 21 Do you need electricity for medical reasons (i.e. cpap machine)? YES or NO #3 July 22 - July 27 Adult s Name (Please Print Clearly) M / F Registered Position Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat OFFICE USE Invoice# Initial You should have at least three copies of your completed roster before you arrive at camp: 1. Campsite 2. Camp Office 3. Health Office

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51 COPE Registration Form 51 Participant s Name (Please Print Clearly) Age (Required) Yes No Yes No Troop# Council (If not from the Susquehanna Council) Camp Attending Choose One: Boy Scout Resident Week: #1 July 7 - July 13 #2 July 14 - July 20 #3 July 21 - July 27 All Scouts registering to participate in COPE must be 13 years of age by June 1, 2013 Adults are encouraged to register to participate in COPE, but must be aware that preference will be given to Scouts COPE is a week-long course This completed form must be turned-in by the Camp Information Meeting May 29th, Earned Climbing Merit Badge Prior COPE Experience

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53 Troop# Council (If not from the Susquehanna Council) Camp Attending Choose One: Boy Scout Resident Week: #1 July 7 - July 13 #2 July 14 - July 20 #3 July 21 - July 27 DIRECTIONS: List all scouts and adults who will be attending camp. During the check-in process on Sunday, submit this roster to the aquatics director at the pool. Once each scout and/or adult completes their swim test, they will be assigned their swimming classification based on their swimming ability. Swim Classification Full Name (Please Print) Non-swimmer Beginner Swimmer Troop Swim Test Roster 53

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55 SCOUT RELEASE REQUEST 55 Scouts desiring to leave Camp Karoondinha with an individual who is not the Scout s legal parent or guardian, prior to his unit s departure, must have a release signed by his parents or guardian and approved by the unit leader. Scouts will normally be permitted to leave only when accompanied by their parents. This form must be used in handling other departures. In an emergency, it may not be possible for a parent or a guardian to sign a release. In this event, sufficient information must be recorded attesting to the telephone call or means of communication by which word arrived asking for the release of the Scout. This information should document the person from whom the call was received, verify telephone confirmation of the parent asking for the Scout and give detailed reasons for the requested release. Request is made that Be permitted to leave Camp Karoondinha for the following reason: of Pack or Troop# The Scout is to leave on: Date Accompanied by The Scout is to return on: Date Time Time In signing this request for release, the BSA, the Susquehanna Council, the unit leaders and the Scout s parents or guardians mutually acknowledge that there will be no refund of the camp fee and that the BSA or its representatives shall not be liable for any loss or injury to the Scout s person or property. This request is made by (parent or guardian signature(s) required except for emergency departure requests as noted) Signature of Parent/Guardian Address Home Telephone ( ) Work ( ) Cell ( ) Signature of Unit Leader ON-SITE RELEASE Before leaving Camp Karoondinha, Scouts must check-out with their unit leader and the camp office. Signature of Unit Leader Date Unit# Signature of Camp Director Date Keep original for use at time of release. Give parent s a photocopy.

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57 TROOP PHOTOGRAPHS Now Available As a service, Camp Karoondinha has made arrangements so that each troop may have its Official 2013 Summer Camp Troop Photo taken upon arrival to camp on Sunday. Your troop should be appropriately dressed in full field uniforms, or troop shirts if preferred. Bring your flags too. Be Prepared! The cost for these 8 x 10 color-glossy prints, imprinted with your Troop number and date, is only $10.00 each. Orders with payment in full must be made on Sunday to the Camp Office. No orders will be accepted for photos without payment. Photos will be delivered to camp so that troops receive their photographs at the Friday night campfire. Please share this information with your Scouts and their families in advance so they can take advantage of this opportunity to have a remembrance of this great summer experience! Orders and payment from families should be coordinated and collected by a unit leader prior to the time the photo is taken and paid for during the administrative check in at the Camp Office. Troop Photo Order Form Please bring with you to camp. Do not mail ahead of time. Payments in full must be made on Sunday to the Camp Office during check in. Checks should be made payable to The Susquehanna Council, BSA. Troop #: Date Attending Camp: Troop Photos Quantity x $10.00 each = Amount Due Total amount Paid: 57

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59 T-Shirt Order Form 59 Troop# or Personal Order (Not affiliated with any unit) Please submit a separate order for each individual session your troop is attending Camp Attending Choose One: Boy Scout Resident Week# #1 July 7 - July 13 #2 July 14 - July 20 #3 July 21 - July 27 Ordered By Telephone ( ) All t-shirt orders are due with complete payment by May 1, 2013 Size Quantity Price Each Total Youth Medium $12.00 Youth Large $12.00 Adult Small $14.00 Adult Medium $14.00 Adult Large $14.00 Adult XL $14.00 Adult 2XL $16.00 Adult 3XL $16.00 Adult 4XL $18.00 Order Grand Total Invoice# Initial OFFICE USE Revised 11/13

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61 Open House Reservation Form Join Us for Dinner! Every Wednesday night, families, friends and visitors of Scouts and leaders are invited to join the campers and staff for dinner. To make dinner reservations for Open House Night, simply complete the form below and send it along with complete payment to the Susquehanna Council, BSA. Reservations and payments should be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 29, The cost for the dinner is $8.00 per person, youth and adult. All dinner tickets will be distributed to unit leaders upon check-in at camp. Scouts and leaders who are registered as attending camp for the entire week do not need to make reservations for this dinner or be included on this form. They are automatically included unless other arrangements have been made in advance with the camp office. Please submit your reservations as there will only be a very limited amount of dinner tickets available at the camp trading post on Family Nights. Dinner will remain on the normal camp schedule with the Retreat Ceremony at 5:50 p.m. followed immediately by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Please make all checks payable to: Susquehanna Council, BSA Submit completed forms along with complete payments no later than Wednesday, May 29, 2013 to: Susquehanna Council, BSA 815 Northway Road Williamsport, PA Open House Dinner Reservations Please submit completed form with complete payment by May 29, Troop# Crew# Contact Person Preferred Telephone ( ) Total number of family dinner reservations (Youth and Adult) x $8.00 Total amount due Camp Attending Choose One: Boy Scout Resident Week# Family Night #1 July 7 - July 13 Wednesday, July 10 #2 July 14 - July 20 Wednesday, July 17 #3 July 21 - July 27 Wednesday, July 24 * * Invoice# Initial OFFICE USE

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63 ADULT LEADER RESOURCE FORM 63 Leaders are the most important people in camp because they have the skills and training that is needed in a camp setting. We would like all of the leaders staying in camp to fill out one of the resource questionnaires and return it before arriving to camp. We hope that you will spend some of your time assisting us in providing a wonderful camp program for all of the boys in camp. Name: Unit #: Week Attending Camp: Campsite: Please indicate the program area(s) that you would be able to assist during the week you are in camp. (Please circle or highlight those you would like to assist in) E-con Waterfront Scoutcraft OFC Handicraft Rifle Range Archery C.O.P.E. Athletics Trades Leader Training First Aid Trail to Eagle Please indicate below those training opportunities you would like to attend during your week at camp. (Please circle or highlight those you would like to participate in) Trek Safely (online) Youth Protection (online) Climb on Safety (online) Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat (online) Scoutmaster Specific Training Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Would you like to attend one of our overnight outpost activities? Yes No Please list any merit badges that you would like to offer or assist with during your week at camp. Is there any other way in which you would like to assist us while you are at camp?

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65 Requirements CAMP HONOR UNIT FORM To qualify for the Camp Honor Unit Award, your troop must complete the following list of requirements. As your troop completes each requirement, have the Program Director initial and date the appropriate item. Items 10 and 11 must be pre-approved by the Program Director. All completed forms must be submitted to the Program Director by the Senior Patrol Leader s Meeting after Friday s lunch of your week at resident camp. 1. Troop attends Safe Swim Defense program. 2. Troop attends opening campfire. 3. Troop attends a Vespers or Chapel Service. 4. Troop attends the OA Call-Out Ceremony Wednesday night. 5. Troop attends the evening programs. 5a. Monday 5b. Tuesday 5c. Thursday 6. Troop participates in closing campfire Friday night. Skit or Song 7. Troop serves as service troop at least once during its stay at camp. Service performed 8. Troop is represented by at least one youth leader at all Camp Senior Patrol Leader Meetings. 8a. Monday 8b. Tuesday 8c. Wednesday 8d. Thursday 8e. Friday 9. Each Scout in the troop either: earns at least one merit badge at camp, completes the Trail to Eagle (First Year Camper Program) or participates in the Outdoor Adventure Program. 10. Troop participates in an inter-troop activity such as a campfire, rifle shoot, orienteering competition, inter-troop swim, etc. (Pre-approval required) Guest troop# Activity 11. Troop initiates some campsite improvement project such as trail maintenance or conservation project. (Pre-approval required) Project Description 12. Troop participates in the camp s recycling program. 13. Troop participates in the gateway competition. 65 Troop# Campsite Session Senior Patrol Leader Scoutmaster Program Director

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67 Tents Campsite Program 67 Total 100 Dates: to Unit: Campsite: Camp K Campsite Visitation Record MB Schedule 5 Afternoon Activities 5 Week at a Glance 5 Troop Duty Schedule 5 Patrol Service Roster 5 Fireguard Chart 5 Pine Sol MSDS/Bottle 10 US & Patrol Flags 10 Clean Campsite 10 Axe yard/clothesline 10 Tools 5 Latrine 5 Outriggers 5 Ridge Poles 5 Grommets 5 Flaps 5 Bonus? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

68 68 CAMP LEADER GUIDE 2013 is published by the Susquehanna Council, B.S.A. 815 Northway Road, Williamsport, PA (570) (800) (570) Fax See you at Camp Karoondinha! The Susquehanna Council, BSA is a proud partner agency.